Santana Rio 1995 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Santana |
| Model | Rio |
| First production | 1995 |
| Bike category | Tandem |
| Bike sub-category | Tandem Mountain |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Santana Rio Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Custom |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.90 (inches) Avocet Cross |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XLX Tandem |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Sansin Tandem |
| Rims manufacturer | 40-holeAraya Tandem |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.3 (millimeters) and 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Double-buttedTange Super Size Tandem Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Not Available |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Adjustable Stoker |
| Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches) Tange-Seiki Aheadset |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC HP-70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/44/54 TeethShimano Deore Prestige Tandem |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 13 - 30 Teeth7-speed |
Santana Rio Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Unicrown CrownTange Super Size Chromoly |
| Fork type | Tange Super Size Tandem |
Other Specs of Santana Rio
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Available colors | - Emerald green- plum |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Victor Alloy Cage With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Vetta Gel Lite |
| Seat post extension | 29.8 (millimeters) DiameterTamer ShockPost Plus |
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Santana Rio bike review
Santana produced the Rio bike in 1995 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,395.00.Santana Tandem Rio can be found in a few colors, among these colors Emerald green and plum .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.90" Avocet Cross tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Araya tandem, 40-hole. Santana equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XLX Tandem braking system and Sansin Tandem hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Santana used Tange Super Size tandem chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. .
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore Prestige Tandem, 28/44/54 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC HP-70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Santana, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire Plus gear shift levers.